I was backing my 2000 chevy suburban down my driveway (about a 10% grade) when the brake pedal suddenly went to within 1/2" of the floor before the car stopped. Brake fluid was on the driveway, axle housing, spring, tire and undercarriage. Upon investigation the brake tubing (metal & rigid) that runs from the front to the rear of the car, along the frame, had ruptured. The area where it ruptured was on top of the frame near the left rear wheel and was due to corrosion and possibly rubbing on the frame. Fortunately there was no damage or anyone hurt. I was thankful it happened in my driveway and not on the open road. I have had a number of cars 10+ years and none have experienced a brake line rupture. I am in the process of deciding where to have the line replaced or to repair it myself. The part is still on the car. Car is not drivable.
2000 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 brakes complaints
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We own 2000 gm suburban. I was driving down a hill about a mile from home when there was a total brake failure. I slowed the truck by putting the automatic transmission in third gear, however I was unable to stop at a stop sign. Because of the nature of the emergency brake, it requires both a foot and a hand to moderate its effect, I did not want to use it. Also while I was not able to stop I was able to slow the truck by the stop sign. The dealer, jim mckay chevrolet, fairfax, virginia, said it was corrosion of the brake lines. They replaced some brake lines, not others, charged us $1,200+, but did not tell us that there was a problem. We have a 16 year old daughter driving. If she had been driving there would have been a wreck. We let her drive the suburban because we consider it safe.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 chevrolet suburban 1500. The contact stated that the brake pedal felt spongy and mushy. His VIN was not included in a recall. While driving less than 20 MPH, one of the brake lines failed and the brakes became completely inoperable. He was able to maneuver the vehicle off the road to safety. The VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 141,364.
The ABS electric motor continues to run after vehicle has been shut off. This has happened before and I replaced it the cost was over $1000.00 to have it repaired. I have done some research and this happens a lot to gm vehicles.
Ebcm failure - ABS pump runs continuously and will run down the battery. 2nd time ebcm has failed on this vehicle. Called 800 number for chevy - they would not help me. Dealer wants $1100 to fix.
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine, ABS, and emergency brake light illuminated. An the federal safety agency recall, # 05v379000 was performed on the vehicle concerning, the service brakes, hydraulic: antilock however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall.
Re: 2000 chevrolet suburban - antilock brake pump motor/assembly, which when not working makes the antilock brake function inoperable, failed and was replaced by dealer at approximately 41000 miles. Vehicle now has 102,000 miles and antilock brake pump motor/assembly has failed again. Dealer and chevrolet both say that, due to the mileage of the vehicle, they cannot financially assist in the repair of this vehicle and I will have to pay for it myself. Three (3) independent repair shops have told me that this malfunction is so common of a problem that it is almost inevitable that a recall will be issued once the federal safety agency becomes aware of the magnitude of the problem. Parts alone can cost over $1500 for this repair.
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